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EHS320Health Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Environmental Health Economies

This course on Environmental Health Economics is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the economic principles and their application to environmental health issues. It explores the concepts of health economics, healthcare financing, cost recovery strategies, and the socio-economic costs of ill health. The course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to analyze and address economic challenges in environmental health.

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156h

Study Time

13

Weeks

12h

Per Week

basic

Math Level

Course Keywords

Environmental Health EconomicsHealthcare FinancingCost RecoverySocio-economic CostsHealth Policy

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

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Math Level

Basic Math

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Learning Type

Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Environmental Health Economics

2

Healthcare Financing

3

Cost Recovery Strategies

4

Socio-economic Costs of Ill Health

5

National Health Insurance Scheme

6

Access to Health Services

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Health Economist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Health Policy Analyst

Apply your skills in this growing field

Healthcare Administrator

Apply your skills in this growing field

Environmental Health Officer

Apply your skills in this growing field

Public Health Consultant

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

HealthcareGovernmentNon-profit OrganizationsEnvironmental AgenciesResearch Institutions

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: Definitions, Theories and Concept of Environmental Health Economics

15h

Unit 1: Definition of Environmental Health Economics

5 study hours

•Read the definition of Environmental Health Economics.
•Identify and understand the eight scopes of Environmental Health Economics as defined by Alan Williams.
•Complete Tutor-Marked Assignment 1.

Unit 2: Theories of Environmental Health Economics

5 study hours

•Study the theories related to the demand for healthcare.
•Understand Michael Grossman's model of health production.
•Complete Tutor-Marked Assignment 2.

Unit 3: Concept of Environmental Health Economics

5 study hours

•Understand the importance of health economics in health policy.
•Differentiate between macroeconomics and microeconomics in health.
•Complete Tutor-Marked Assignment 3.

Week

2

Module 2: Health Care Financing and Implications to health care delivery.

15h

Unit 1: Health Care Financing

5 study hours

•Explain the meaning of healthcare financing.
•Identify and understand the concepts in healthcare financing.
•Complete Tutor-Marked Assignment 1.

Unit 2: Implications of Health Care Financing

5 study hours

•Define health and understand the implications of healthcare financing in Nigeria.
•Study the role of Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
•Complete Tutor-Marked Assignment 2.

Unit 3: National Health Insurance Scheme

5 study hours

•Study the objectives and functions of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
•Understand the benefits of health insurance.
•Complete Tutor-Marked Assignment 3.

Week

3

MODULE 3: Cost Recovery Strategies

12h

Unit 1 Cost recovery strategies

6 study hours

•Define cost recovery and understand its importance.
•Study the methods of cost recovery and cost recovery accounting.
•Complete Tutor-Marked Assignment 1.

Unit 2 Private Sector Participation

6 study hours

•Understand the role of private sector participation in service provision.
•Study the legal arrangements and accountability involved.
•Complete Tutor-Marked Assignment 2.

Week

4

MODULE 4: Social Economic Cost of ill health

18h

Unit 1 Social Economic Cost of ill health

6 study hours

•Explain the socio-economic costs of ill health.
•Understand the impact of ill-health on economic growth.
•Complete Tutor-Marked Assignment 1.

Unit 2 Factors affecting access to health Services

6 study hours

•Identify and understand the factors affecting access to health services.
•Study the barriers to healthcare access.
•Complete Tutor-Marked Assignment 2.

Unit 3 Economic implications of Diseases

6 study hours

•Understand the economic implications of diseases.
•Study the concepts of man-hour, DALYs, and cost-effectiveness analysis.
•Complete Tutor-Marked Assignment 3.

Week

5

Module 1: Definitions, Theories and Concept of Environmental Health Economics

12h

Unit 1: Definitions of Environmental Health Economics

4 study hours

•Review Module 1: Definitions, Theories and Concept of Environmental Health Economics
•Revise key concepts and definitions.
•Prepare short notes on each unit.

Unit 2: Theories of Environmental Health Economics

4 study hours

•Review Module 1: Definitions, Theories and Concept of Environmental Health Economics
•Revise key concepts and definitions.
•Prepare short notes on each unit.

Unit 3: Concept of Environmental Health Economics

4 study hours

•Review Module 1: Definitions, Theories and Concept of Environmental Health Economics
•Revise key concepts and definitions.
•Prepare short notes on each unit.

Week

6

Module 2: Health Care Financing and Implications to health care delivery.

12h

Unit 1: Health Care Financing

4 study hours

•Review Module 2: Health Care Financing and Implications to health care delivery.
•Revise key concepts and definitions.
•Prepare short notes on each unit.

Unit 2: Implications of Health Care Financing

4 study hours

•Review Module 2: Health Care Financing and Implications to health care delivery.
•Revise key concepts and definitions.
•Prepare short notes on each unit.

Unit 3: National Health Insurance Scheme

4 study hours

•Review Module 2: Health Care Financing and Implications to health care delivery.
•Revise key concepts and definitions.
•Prepare short notes on each unit.

Week

7

MODULE 3: Cost Recovery Strategies

12h

Unit 1 Cost recovery strategies

6 study hours

•Review MODULE 3: Cost Recovery Strategies
•Revise key concepts and definitions.
•Prepare short notes on each unit.

Unit 2 Private Sector Participation

6 study hours

•Review MODULE 3: Cost Recovery Strategies
•Revise key concepts and definitions.
•Prepare short notes on each unit.

Week

8

MODULE 4: Social Economic Cost of ill health

18h

Unit 1 Social Economic Cost of ill health

6 study hours

•Review MODULE 4: Social Economic Cost of ill health
•Revise key concepts and definitions.
•Prepare short notes on each unit.

Unit 2 Factors affecting access to health Services

6 study hours

•Review MODULE 4: Social Economic Cost of ill health
•Revise key concepts and definitions.
•Prepare short notes on each unit.

Unit 3 Economic implications of Diseases

6 study hours

•Review MODULE 4: Social Economic Cost of ill health
•Revise key concepts and definitions.
•Prepare short notes on each unit.

Week

9

Assignment 1

8h

Assignment 1: Modules 1 & 2

8 study hours

•Complete Assignment 1 covering Modules 1 and 2.
•Focus on definitions, theories, and healthcare financing.
•Ensure all questions are answered comprehensively.

Week

10

Assignment 2

8h

Assignment 2: Modules 3 & 4

8 study hours

•Complete Assignment 2 covering Modules 3 and 4.
•Focus on cost recovery strategies and socio-economic costs.
•Ensure all questions are answered comprehensively.

Week

11

Past Questions

12h

Module 1: Practice Questions

6 study hours

•Practice past questions related to Module 1.
•Focus on definitions, theories, and concepts.
•Identify areas of weakness and revise accordingly.

Module 2: Practice Questions

6 study hours

•Practice past questions related to Module 2.
•Focus on healthcare financing and implications.
•Identify areas of weakness and revise accordingly.

Week

12

Past Questions

12h

Module 3: Practice Questions

6 study hours

•Practice past questions related to Module 3.
•Focus on cost recovery strategies.
•Identify areas of weakness and revise accordingly.

Module 4: Practice Questions

6 study hours

•Practice past questions related to Module 4.
•Focus on socio-economic costs of ill health.
•Identify areas of weakness and revise accordingly.

Week

13

Final Revision

12h

Final Revision

12 study hours

•Final revision of all modules.
•Focus on key concepts and definitions.
•Prepare for the final examination.

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and their solutions to reinforce understanding of key concepts.

2

Create concept maps linking the modules to visualize the relationships between different topics.

3

Focus on understanding the definitions and applications of key economic terms and models.

4

Practice applying cost-benefit analysis and cost-effectiveness analysis to real-world environmental health scenarios.

5

Allocate sufficient time to review each module, focusing on areas where you experienced difficulty during the course.

6

Form a study group to discuss and clarify complex concepts with peers.

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